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Should he have been refused?
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-117686 4/Paramedic-tried-buy-wine-wearing-thong-super market-staff-refused-serve-uniform.html
On those grounds I think it was wrong for the supermarket to refuse to sell just alcohol to anyone wearing emergency services uniform.
But I would have given my whole hearted support to them if they had refused to serve him just because he was in his uniform.
Too often we see nurses, care home workers etc.. shopping in supermarkets wearing their uniforms. It is very likely that earlier in the day these very same uniforms have been in contact with various germs and other unpleasant substances. Therefore do we really want these to be in contact with the food we eat, especially during a time of a world flu crisis?
I also have similar concerns during spells of hot weather, supermarkets should also refuse entry to males who think it is perfectly al-right to lean over food counters, stripped to their waist's and dripping their sweat all over the place.
On those grounds I think it was wrong for the supermarket to refuse to sell just alcohol to anyone wearing emergency services uniform.
But I would have given my whole hearted support to them if they had refused to serve him just because he was in his uniform.
Too often we see nurses, care home workers etc.. shopping in supermarkets wearing their uniforms. It is very likely that earlier in the day these very same uniforms have been in contact with various germs and other unpleasant substances. Therefore do we really want these to be in contact with the food we eat, especially during a time of a world flu crisis?
I also have similar concerns during spells of hot weather, supermarkets should also refuse entry to males who think it is perfectly al-right to lean over food counters, stripped to their waist's and dripping their sweat all over the place.
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Actually, for once I'm in agreemenrt with AOG!
If you work with disease, chemicals, harmful substances (lead etc) you should have to change before you head home. In chamical factories this is mandatory.
In this instance, the paramedic was on duty; why was he shopping at all?
As to the the half stripped males image - no shirt no service will hopefully make its way to this side of the atlantic.
If you work with disease, chemicals, harmful substances (lead etc) you should have to change before you head home. In chamical factories this is mandatory.
In this instance, the paramedic was on duty; why was he shopping at all?
As to the the half stripped males image - no shirt no service will hopefully make its way to this side of the atlantic.
Tesco (whom I think generally are quite good at what they do) seem to have got themselves into an unholy mess with some of their �point of sale� restrictive policies.
I�m not sure that alcohol was the root of this. The Tesco spokesman said it was their policy �...not to serve members of the emergency services if they are wearing uniform�. Quite why this should be I simply do not know, and nobody has so far come up with a decent explanation in reply to this question.
Firstly, where do they draw the line? A lifeboat volunteer who calls in to get a packet of �Fisherman�s Friends� on his way back from a shout? An ambulance or fire controller (many of whom wear uniform) who pops in to get a sandwich?
If Tesco are concerned that their stores may become contaminated from the uniforms of such people then they should surely extend their restrictions to cover builders, factory workers, dustmen, in fact anybody who might come into contact with contaminant material (i.e. all of us).
If they are concerned that members of the emergency services might suffer contamination by wandering around their supermarkets in their working clothes (and presumably pass that contamination on) they should not be. It is not their responsibility to police the working practices of the emergency services.
Are they saying they simply don�t want members of the emergency services in their stores? If so why not? As has been pointed out, I can think of far less suitable people who are allowed unfettered access.
It really is a puzzle.
I�m not sure that alcohol was the root of this. The Tesco spokesman said it was their policy �...not to serve members of the emergency services if they are wearing uniform�. Quite why this should be I simply do not know, and nobody has so far come up with a decent explanation in reply to this question.
Firstly, where do they draw the line? A lifeboat volunteer who calls in to get a packet of �Fisherman�s Friends� on his way back from a shout? An ambulance or fire controller (many of whom wear uniform) who pops in to get a sandwich?
If Tesco are concerned that their stores may become contaminated from the uniforms of such people then they should surely extend their restrictions to cover builders, factory workers, dustmen, in fact anybody who might come into contact with contaminant material (i.e. all of us).
If they are concerned that members of the emergency services might suffer contamination by wandering around their supermarkets in their working clothes (and presumably pass that contamination on) they should not be. It is not their responsibility to police the working practices of the emergency services.
Are they saying they simply don�t want members of the emergency services in their stores? If so why not? As has been pointed out, I can think of far less suitable people who are allowed unfettered access.
It really is a puzzle.
surely they should also be thinking about banning anyoe who has visited a hospital in the last 24 hors or so as well, since they would likley have been in contact with some germs or other undesirable substances.
i would ban people who have just been to the gym and shop in their sweaty leggings and smelly trainers. i also thin kthat all of us and our children should be wrapped in cotton wool before going anywhere.
i would ban people who have just been to the gym and shop in their sweaty leggings and smelly trainers. i also thin kthat all of us and our children should be wrapped in cotton wool before going anywhere.
Nurses, carehome workers, paramedics, doctors, receptionists, cleaners, hotel porters, policemen, ticket inspectors, dustmen, road sweeps, priests, teachers, lecturers, students, waiters, shop assistants, salesmen, masseurs, dentists, gym staff, leisure centre employees, job centre staff, social workers, pet shop employees, physios, factory workers, farmers, gardeners.
Anyone who touches anyone else. Anyone who handles money. Anyone who works in a confined space. Anyone who works in an outdoor environment. Anyone who works with the public. They are all exposed to germs on a daily basis.
Very, very few of them wash and change their clothes before entering the supermarket. And you know what? We're fine.
Humans are pretty robust, and germs crop up in the unlikeliest places. There are 10 times as many germs on a train seat than a toilet seat. There's no need for hysteria.
Anyone who touches anyone else. Anyone who handles money. Anyone who works in a confined space. Anyone who works in an outdoor environment. Anyone who works with the public. They are all exposed to germs on a daily basis.
Very, very few of them wash and change their clothes before entering the supermarket. And you know what? We're fine.
Humans are pretty robust, and germs crop up in the unlikeliest places. There are 10 times as many germs on a train seat than a toilet seat. There's no need for hysteria.
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